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Christmas Punch and Other Holiday Drinks

Unique drinks are a recurring feature of casual Christmas soirees. For small gatherings, hosts can show off their mixology skills with craft cocktails.

When larger groups of people get together, it might be a better idea to make large batch drinks that guests serve themselves, freeing up time to mingle.

Another advantage of batch drinks is most can be prepared a few days in advance. Try these Christmas punch and other drink ideas for your seasonal party.

The sweetness of pear and orange juice mixed with dry champagne will brighten any gathering. Fresh fruit slices lend a tart kick.

Pear and Orange Champagne

Cranberries turn this vodka-based drink normally imbibed in the summer into a winter wonderland hit. Keep bottles of ginger beer by the bowl so guests can re-up the fizz.

Cranberry Mule

The Grinch-hued mocktail lets kids get in on the festivities. It's just lemon-lime Kool-Aid, 7-Up and pineapple juice. Coat the rim with red-dyed sugar to cut the sour.

Kranky Punch

Bid autumn adieu with a concoction of apple cider, vodka and prosecco. Freshly-sliced apples and cinnamon sticks intensify the flavor.

Harvest Punch

Searing orange slices with a kitchen blowtorch releases a rich caramel flavor into hot whiskey. Add some star anise for a licorice burst.

Charred Orange Hot Toddy

With fitting seasonal color and spices, it's a surprise the rum and chianti mix isn't more popular during the holidays. Score cranberries with a sharp knife to infuse the batch.

Cranberry Sangria

Melt 72% dark chocolate, stirring in cream and dulce de leche. Add generous dashes of habanero powder. Keep over a chafing double boiler to maintain heat.

Mexican Hot Chocolate

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